Blake A. Pilkington

Blake A. Pilkington, 50, of Parsons, passed away at 8:45 p.m., Friday, June 6, 2025, at Labette Health.

Blake Pilkington was born on October 17, 1974, to Harley G. Pilkington and Belinda (Allen) Fitzjohn in Independence, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in Mound Valley and Altamont. He graduated from LCHS in 1993. Blake joined the Army and later was medically discharged. Afterwards he earned his cosmetology license, owned and operated a business and was a general laborer for various industries.

He was a family man.  He enjoyed listening to music, especially Bob Dylan, cooking for his family, and fishing.

Survivors include:

One daughter – Kira Elsey

Two grandchildren - Tyler and William Shellito

Three sisters- Barbara Jo Brown and her husband, Kelly; Elaine Flatter; and Diane Willey and her husband, Jamie

One brother - Michael Pilkington and his wife, Teresa

His grandmother - Barbara Allen

Uncles - Mike Daves and Don Pilkington

Numerous nieces and nephews

Many cousins

He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son, Baby Ryan Pilkington.

The graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Mound Valley Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association.  These can be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons KS 67357.

Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.